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Outfitting Engineer (Open Application)

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Dragana Trkulja

Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm

Job summary:

Tasks: 3D outfitting design, material selection, and system integration

Projects: custom-made mega yachts +80m, for upcoming long-term projects

Company: engineering office with state-of-the-art building facilities

Main requirements: +2 years of experience in the Outfitting department within the yacht building sector

Your opportunity

As an Outfitting Engineer, you’ll join the most creative department responsible for designing and engineering unique exterior features such as masts, swimming pools, sliding doors, hatches, and other custom elements. Using AutoCAD and Siemens NX, you’ll prepare 3D models, define materials and production techniques, and ensure that all outfitting components and systems from subcontractors are properly integrated into the vessel’s overall design—ready for seamless production.

What you will do

  • Contributing to the overall detail design of the Outfitting and Exterior parts of a superyacht
  • Designing and engineering unique exterior features such as masts, sliding doors, swimming pools, and hatches
  • Checking the 3D models, calculations, sketches, drawings, and technical specifications
  • Integrating and verifying subcontractor and supplier systems to ensure complete vessel fit and function
  • Resolving complex technical issues within the design team and/or between design and production
  • Ensuring alignment with classification rules and regulations such as Lloyd's and Large Yacht Code
  • Actively cooperating with the other disciplines in the execution of the tasks, to ensure a smooth information flow
  • Supporting the production team with solving problems
  • Communicating with external parties and customers

Where you will work

Dreaming of working for one of the top 3 mega yacht builders in the Netherlands? Then this is the opportunity for you!

Our client does not only build state-of-the-art luxury mega yachts but is also one of the oldest and most prominent shipyards in the Low Lands.

  • Combination of rich tradition and a modern approach
  • The finest quality & attention to detail
  • You will learn from the best professionals in the market
  • Engineering office together with shipyard facilities
  • Fast-growing department that requires to be sharp and flexible
  • International team of passionate & motivated colleagues 

What you already have

  • +2 years of experience in the Outfitting department within the yacht building sector
  • Strong sense of esthetics in design
  • Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Siemens NX
  • Flexible approach, as you will work in a fast-paced environment with many changes
  • Clear and empathetic communication, since you will be working across several departments and project teams
  • Excellent communication skills and fluent English, so you can communicate efficiently with your multicultural team

Your benefits

  • Covered commuting and interviewing costs
  • Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
  • Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
  • Housing search support and registration supported by Van Storm 

Sounds interesting?

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(Last Updated: October 2023)

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